EPISODE · Jul 5, 2024 · 10 MIN
The History Of Breaking Here In California
from KQED's The California Report · host KQED
Breakdancing has been part of American culture for decades. Introduced in the Bronx in the 1970’s, it's synonymous with the birth of hip hop in this country. And it's about to be in the spotlight again this summer. For the first time, breaking will be a sport in the Summer Olympics in Paris. While New York has long been the home of breakdancing and the B-Boy and B-Girl culture here in the U.S., the West Coast played a significant role in the movement as well. Guests: Zulu Gremlin, DJ Hazze, Asia One Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Breakdancing has been part of American culture for decades. Introduced in the Bronx in the 1970’s, it's synonymous with the birth of hip hop in this country. And it's about to be in the spotlight again this summer. For the first time, breaking will be a sport in the Summer Olympics in Paris. While New York has long been the home of breakdancing and the B-Boy and B-Girl culture here in the U.S., the West Coast played a significant role in the movement as well. Guests: Zulu Gremlin, DJ Hazze, Asia One Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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